ERGONOMICS INTRO

1.Ergonomics is the science of ___.

• designing the job to fit the worker

• fitting the worker to the job

• lifting injuries

• safety and health

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

2.MSDs account for approximately ___ of all injuries and illnesses.

• 1%

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

3.Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic risk factor?

• NEUTRAL POSTURE

• REST

• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• REPETITION

Posture is not important in regards to ergonomics.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does MSD stand for?

Ergo means

• work

• law

• job

• task

nomos means

• procedure

• work

• Law

ergonomics can also be called human factors

• true

• false

It refers to holding one object or body part in one position for an extended period

• dynamic

• static

• ergo

• mechanics

SIGNS OF MSD

• Loss of function

• Swelling

• Loss of color

• all of the above